Mathematical modeling for effect of machine tools in setup planning method based on permutation for prismatic parts

Setup planning is an important function in CAPP systems which is a bridge for integration of CAD and CAPP systems. All features in a specific setup must have the same TAD and satisfy the technical and geometrical rules. Also, these features must be machined in one machine tool. Setup planning must be regenerated if features in a specific setup need different equipment and machine tools. So, it is important for machine tools to be considered during the setup planning to avoid the setup replanning. In this paper, the effect of machine tools on the setup planning was studied and the mathematical formulas were introduced for this purpose. Finally, setup planning method was developed based on these mathematical formulas. The algorithm was programmed and verified in Python,CC.